FedRAMP Authorized — High Impact
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government by Palo Alto Networks. 6 compliance features verified.
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government
by Palo Alto Networks
Impact Level
High
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: March 15, 2022 | Sponsoring Agency: DoD
Overview
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government is a FedRAMP High authorized cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). It provides cloud security posture management, workload protection, and code security across multi-cloud environments. The platform offers comprehensive visibility into cloud infrastructure risks.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government for Defense Contracts
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government is available through GSA MAS Contract 47QTCA22D008J and SEWP V Contract NNG15SC03B. Government pricing includes significant discounts from commercial rates, typically 15-25% below list price with additional volume discounts for enterprise licenses. The FedRAMP High P-ATO covers the core CNAPP platform, but agencies must document integration points with existing cloud environments in their System Security Plan (SSP). Contracting officers must approve the government-specific terms including data residency requirements, personnel screening for support staff, and incident response procedures that align with agency COOP plans. The authorization boundary includes the SaaS console, APIs, and cloud-native security agents but excludes customer workload data processing. Typical procurement timeline is 90-120 days including technical evaluation, security control inheritance documentation, and ATO approval processes. For CMMC assessments, include Prisma Cloud's container scanning, configuration management, and vulnerability management capabilities within your assessment boundary as these directly support CMMC Level 2 requirements for asset management (AM), configuration management (CM), and system and information integrity (SI) domains.
Compliance Cross-References
Prisma Cloud Government's FedRAMP High authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance through automated CUI identification and protection capabilities within containerized environments. For DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud requirements, the platform's government cloud deployment satisfies data location and personnel screening mandates. NIST 800-171 control family alignment includes: Access Control (AC) through RBAC and API security, System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption and network segmentation monitoring, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging and SIEM integration. CMMC Level 2 domain coverage spans Asset Management (AM.1.12, AM.2.13) via asset discovery and inventory, Configuration Management (CM.2.14-CM.2.16) through infrastructure-as-code scanning, and System and Information Integrity (SI.1.17, SI.2.19-SI.2.21) via vulnerability management and malware protection. DoD Cloud Computing SRG compliance is achieved through IL4/IL5 deployment options that meet data protection, encryption-in-transit, and government personnel access requirements for moderate and high impact DoD information systems.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Prisma Cloud Government to secure their cloud workloads across AWS GovCloud and Azure Government, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government?
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government is authorized at the FedRAMP High impact level, with authorization granted on 2022-03-15 sponsored by DoD. The FedRAMP High baseline includes approximately 421 security controls and is the most rigorous authorization level.
Can defense contractors use Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government for CUI?
Yes, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government is authorized at the FedRAMP High baseline, which is suitable for protecting CUI. Defense contractors can use this platform for processing, storing, and transmitting CUI in compliance with NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The High baseline provides the most comprehensive set of security controls for cloud services.
How does Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government pricing compare to commercial?
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government government pricing is typically negotiated on an enterprise basis and may differ from commercial list prices. Government and defense contractor pricing often includes compliance overhead that can make it 15-30% higher than commercial equivalents. However, volume discounts, GSA Schedule pricing, and multi-year commitments can help offset these costs. Contact Palo Alto Networks directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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